Pellaro
Wine · PGI · 2 municipalities
Established in 2004, the Pellaro IGT covers a highly localized strip of coastal and hillside vineyards facing the Strait of Messina, spanning the municipality of Motta San Giovanni and southern fractions of Reggio di Calabria. What sets this denomination apart from typical Calabrian reds is its unique blend, which historically spotlights the local 'Nereddu' grape alongside other regional varieties, while specifically permitting up to 15% white grapes. Cultivated in a microclimate historically shared with bergamot citrus, Pellaro’s 26 verified producers operate under regulations allowing an unusually high maximum juice-to-wine yield of 80%, crafting unaged, full-bodied red and rosé wines that must reach at least 13.0% minimum alcohol.
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red
- Taste
- full, harmonious
- Consortium
- Consorzio Terre di Reggio Calabria →
The producers 26
+ 20 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pellaro produced?
- Pellaro is produced in 2 municipalities in Calabria, Italy: Motta San Giovanni, Reggio di Calabria.
- What grape is Pellaro made from?
- Pellaro is made from Nerello, altri vitigni a bacca nera idonei alla coltivazione nella Regione Calabria, vitigni a bacca bianca idonei alla coltivazione nella Regione Calabria.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Pellaro?
- The minimum alcohol content of Pellaro is 13% vol.
- What does IGT mean?
- IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) identifies wines typical of a broader geographic area, with more flexible rules than DOC/DOCG.